National Republican., 1887-02-10
AMUsENI EN rs.
ALpAuon's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

ALBAVGuS GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Mr.. Richard Mansfed's "Prlnce Karl" con-
tinues to draw crowded houses and more than
deserves the success II has attained.
"Erminie," the new comic opera, which has
met with such favor from he critics, will
commence operations on Monday evening
next, Feb. ID, and continue during the week.
The Philadelphia Press makes the following
notice of this opera:
''The first appearance of Aronson's New
York Casino Opera Company in Philadelphia,
at the Chestnut street Theater last evening,wes
agenuine ovation, No popular success such as
attended 'Erminie' has ever been won 10 thls
city. An audience that packed, the, houi;
found enjoyment In the music and unlimited
chance for amusement in the action. Every
member. was redemanded, and continued ar
tillety of laughter shook the rafteri. The plot
of 'Ffnine' is the old story of 'Flanco de
ConviDane,' personatcd by a stranger acci
IDENTIFY possessed OF credentials, and used In
such manner that tho whole turn Of the play
is series ofabsutdities. A song and chorus in
march tempo, q lullaby with swaying accom-
paniment of voice and body, a fascinating
pavotte, and really beautiful glee Good
Night song without accompaniment are the
chief vocal numbers Tie dialogue sparkles
with wit, and 1t is, nevertheless, safe to make
the prediction that 'Erminie' will play to
crowded houses as long as 1t remains here.
The opera goes with a swing and dash, the
costumes are sumptuous, and the scenery
beautiful beyond descrintion."
NEW NATIoEAL THEATER.
Miss foitcscues company, was a really cred
liable performance. Miss, Fortesoue, in the
principal role, acted the part OF frivolous
society woman, who learns TOO late that lie
amount Of force and spirit that would scarcely
have been expected from the gentle Gretchen
Of Gilberi,,s play. Mr. J. Newton Gotth2ld, as
sartoiys, Increased the strong impression he
made as MephiSto, and bore himself through
tOrtuous positions with the dignity OF we'll
trained man OF the world aud the temper OFFS
No, ,.,,- st,N INn hOr ~ EENl
Terry Is n much better Nalreas than he Is Il
Faustus and his rehearsal for the private the
atIicals was quite a neat spasm OF comedy.
Miss Kate Hodson as Baroness de Clmbri, Is
simply excellent, and her quiet effective style
sends Whit ofnce1Cd Wholesome air into the
hothouse atmosphere Of this adaptation from
On Saturday evening "sweetheavts" and
king Rcne's Daughter" will both b, pro-
senicd by this company. IT may be interest
ing to rote that Queen Victoria has lately
been present at private performance OF Gil
terls play, "Sweethearts," aud that she has
now commanded another perlormlnce, this
time the play, named being 'Rene,s Dluyh-
ter" Queen Victoria has not witnessed a
theatrical representation since the death OF
the prince consort In 1852.
WILSON BARRETT.
Next Monday Wilson Barrett, supported by
Miss Eastlake aud the London Princess Thea
ter Company, opens his weeks engagement
evenings by Hamlet" "CliLo," "Chattertou,"
and THE Color Sergeant" Mr. Clement
Scott, the well known critic of the London
rer's "Claudian:'
The lions share of work fell to Mr.. Wilson
Barrett, who has never before proved himself
| so excellent, sound, and picturesque an actor.
| In the prologue, with his handsome face and
classical features, he looked the athletic patri-
clan TO the very life. He had dignity, move.
| ment, and presence, and never lost norve or
| courage. 1t was the frmness and strength of
the acting that delighted the audience here.
shifting about The "Claudian" took bold
| stand. and Mr.. Barrett was the
admitted center of a brilliant and glowing pic
ture; The change between the. rich, careless
| devil-me-Care Claudian and the wandering
creature under spell was most artistic. AS
| one Of the characters observed, there was a
cunning sadness in his face, and If Mr.. Barrett
has little chance of distinguishing himself in
| strong acting scenes, his elocution is most ad-
mirable and his strength never impaired. The
love scene before the earthquake, and, all the
| long soliloquy at the opening OF the last act
showed him In higher light than anything
| he has yet attempted.
There are few actors, if any-I can call to
mind none-who could have done for Caudian
what Mr.. Barrett has done. As an actor he is
wholly free'.from;yice and aflectation. lie Is
| well trained and full of enthusiasm he Is
pottical in style, without losing trace Of
| manliness.
| KERNAS's WASHINGTON THEATER.
Gus Hills World of Novelty is Kernans
| promised entertainment for next week. The
| acts are so numerous that time would prevent
| their representation IN regular succession:
therefore four will be seen at once on the stage.
These include speciality, comedy, spectacular,
| and gymnastic. Among the many interesting
| and thrilling performances none are more
| wonderful than those of the Barretta sisters.
especially their aerial slide for life by the hair
ofthe head and by the teeth on II slender wire
from gallery to stage.
HAGRIs's BrJoU TIEATER.
Next week will present at the Bijou the
drama Escaped from Sing.Sing." WnoeveI
may fancy 1t II convict piece Is mistaken. A
single scene. only. of thai kind of life is intro
duced, and II Is important for the development
| Of the plot and moral of the play, illustrating
| the striking contrast between virtue and vice
| Events of actual occurrence are the foundation
OF this interesting, startling, and suggest'y ye
production. a golden thread Of love winds
through even the darkest part of the. compoi-
tiun. Dominick Murray, the distinguished
character actor assumesthe principal role aud
viii be supported by an exccllen. company.
THE DINE MUSEUM.
That famous comic absurdity, "Cutfs ant
| Collars" is destined 10 make the Dime rims
| with laughter through the first half OF mex
| week. and "a Piece of Pie" and Tho Board
| ipg House to prolong the merrlment through
the latter half. A number of accomplished
| actresses and actors will blstow tn cir iul